Weston #12 750 W Meat Grinder
#9 in #12 and upFull review
A low-cost #12 for home cooks who want reverse and a slow stuffing speed.
Amazon $195.37$195.37
The Weston #12 750 W Meat Grinder is the better electric meat grinder overall, rated 3.0 to 2.5. The Weston #12 750 W Meat Grinder leads on motor, build and value. The MEAT! 500 W Grinder #12 costs $24.41 less ($170.96 vs $195.37).
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MEAT! 500 W Grinder #12
#12 in #12 and upFull review
A low-cost stainless #12 for home kitchens. Bigger plates fit, but the 500 W motor sets the pace.
Amazon $170.96$170.96
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Weston #12 750 W Meat Grinder for motor (750 W (1 hp) rated vs 500 W rated), build (metal gears, reverse vs stainless steel body) and value ($26.05 per 100 W ($195.37, 750 W (1 hp)) vs $34.19 per 100 W ($170.96, 500 W)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every #12 and up electric meat grinder; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Weston #12 750 W Meat Grinder | MEAT! 500 W Grinder #12 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Value 25% | 87 $26.05 per 100 W ($195.37, 750 W (1 hp)) | 73 $34.19 per 100 W ($170.96, 500 W) |
| Motor 20% | 40 750 W (1 hp) rated | 20 500 W rated |
| Output 20% | 12 up to 5 lb per minute (maker claim) | 6 up to 4 lb per minute (maker claim) |
| Build 20% | 50 metal gears, reverse | 30 stainless steel body |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Weston #12 750 W Meat Grinder | MEAT! 500 W Grinder #12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Grinding | ||
| Head size | #12 | #12 |
| Rated motor | 750 W (1 hp) | 500 W |
| Claimed output | 5 lb/min | 4 lb/min |
| Build | ||
| Body | Aluminum or painted | Stainless steel |
| Metal gears | Yes | - |
| Reverse | Yes | - |
| Weight | - | 16 lb |